A patient has been scheduled for a urea breath test in one month's time. What nursing diagnosis most likely prompted this diagnostic test?
A) Impaired Dentition Related to Gingivitis
B) Risk For Impaired Skin Integrity Related to Peptic Ulcers
C) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements Related to Enzyme Deficiency
D) Diarrhea Related to Clostridium Difficile Infection
Ans: B
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Urea breath tests detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria that can live in the mucosal lining of the stomach and cause peptic ulcer disease. This test does not address fluid volume, nutritional status, or dentition.
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